A day after the team completed regular-season play, they announced Brown was leaving the club at the end of October 2013.

“After six seasons with the River Bandits, I know it is time to start the next chapter in my professional career,” Brown said. “I am very grateful to have had the opportunity to be with this wonderful organization, which has a great community that supports it.”

She is the single best hire I have ever made. Her tremendous positive impact on this organization will become an enduring legacy, and we know her immense talent and remarkable character will carry her to great success in whatever she chooses to do. She will be greatly missed,” Heller said.

The River Bandits were scheduled to begin the playoffs with a home game Wednesday evening, September 4.